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Learn more about this agency08/26/2024 to 08/30/2024
$133,463 - $155,523 per year
AD 25
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - 30-SEP-2027
Full-time
Excepted
25
Yes
No
24-50-ADH
806013300
Applications accepted from current U.S. Citizens (either by birth or naturalization).
To direct the office of Human Capital Management, Directorate of Athletics at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). Responsible for the organizational effectiveness of workforce acquisition, management, and optimization with a comprehensive understanding of, and focus on, the distinct and complex needs of athletics in academia/education. Oversees the hiring, employment, development, and efficiency of Directorate personnel and support operations in accordance with AF, DoD, and Federal regulations/instructions, and the bylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Mountain West Conference (MWC), and other collegiate athletic associations and organizations. Accomplishes institutional research/policy analyses and prepares executive reports for the Directorate in response to USAFA, AF, DoD, Congressional, and higher education/NCAA inquiries.
Responsible for the Directorate's talent acquisition, talent management, and talent optimization. Directs the development and implementation of human capital transformation strategies focused on talent development, organizational change, leadership development, employee experience, and talent transformation, while ensuring the distinct and complex needs of athletics in academia/education are met. Oversees the recruitment, hiring, employment, termination, and professional development of staff, including active-duty military, individual mobilization augmentees (IMAs), federal administratively determined (AD) civilian faculty members, and general schedule (GS) employees, as well as the Directorate's non-appropriated fund (NAF) and ANG/ ARC employment programs to create/manage a diverse and capable workforce in support of USAFA's physical education and NCAA Division I athletic mission. Serves as the primary government liaison to the Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation (AF AAC) on human relations matters. Manages the congressionally-legislated AD civilian faculty program, to include annual budget requirements for faculty recruitment, position advertisement, hiring, salaries, merit increases, fringe benefits, academic promotions, reappointment, and replacement costs.
Manages the Directorate's performance appraisal and recognition programs, to include organizational, USAFA, AF, and DoD-level awards. Serves as the Directorate's liaison to the NCAA, MWC, and other affiliated collegiate athletic associations and organizations on all matters related to human resource management, including diversity/inclusion, equal opportunity, hiring, and payroll practices. Collaborates with others both within and outside the organization to identify and assess high priority requirements and implement the Directorate's human capital management strategy.
Accomplishes numerous institutional research/policy analyses related to human capital management programs in response to USAFA, AF, DoD, Congressional, and higher education/ NCAA/athletic conference inquiries. Initiates and conducts research on and subsequent analyses of AF/DoD and higher education policy issues to assess impacts on faculty, athletic, and educational programs. Prepares manuscripts and/or reports containing the findings of research and scholarly studies to improve mission effectiveness/efficiency, resource stewardship, diversity/inclusion, and equal opportunity employment practices.
EDUCATION:
If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted.
Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Svc are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temp and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temp and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temp or term position in the excepted service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
Individuals who are eligible for Schedule A, 213.3102(u) appointments cannot be referred under the Air Force (AF) Selective Placement Program process for faculty positions. Schedule A applicants must apply via instructions in the "How to Apply" section and applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Late or incomplete application packages will not be considered.
USAFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. The AF believes that diversity is essential to accomplishing its mission. The AF Academy highly values individuals who have a demonstrated ability to work successfully with and help develop individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. For the AF, diversity encompasses personal life experiences, geographic background, socioeconomic background, cultural knowledge, educational background, work background, language abilities, physical abilities, philosophical/spiritual perspectives, age, race, ethnicity, and gender. Please ensure your application package DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY PHOTOGRAPHS. Applications submitted with any documents that include photographs will not be considered.
Applications submitted under this announcement will be considered ONLY for this vacancy.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order (EO)14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to EO14043, that req does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace.
You may receive a one-time, taxable relocation or recruitment incentive if eligible and authorized.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is not in the competitive civil service and late applications from veterans do not apply.
Applicants will be assessed based on their teaching credentials, scholarship, service, and education.
Your application package (curriculum vitae/resume and cover letter) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
USAFA is dedicated to the goal of building a pluralistic faculty committed to a multicultural environment that enriches the educational experience of our students. Hence, we are especially interested in candidates whose teaching, life experience and/or research interests contribute to a climate that values and uses diversity in all its forms. Interested persons should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of interest that addresses the ways in which the applicant's qualifications meet the requirements of the ad to include evidence of teaching excellence, promise of research productivity, and commitment to diversity/inclusion. Additional documents are required to complete your application package, please reference the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section for more information.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the date the announcement closes, 08/30/2024.
To begin the application process, click the Blue Apply Button at the top of the page to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date *All close dates are Midnight EASTERN TIME*. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/806013300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The mission of the United States Air Force Academy is to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become leaders of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation.
USAFA, located just north of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is an undergraduate institution that awards the Bachelor of Science degree as part of its mission to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to lead in the United States Air Force and in service to our nation. Faculty applications are invited from candidates who can contribute to this mission by interacting with cadets, both in and out of the classroom, as instructors and mentors. The student body consists of approximately 4,000 men and women representing every state and several foreign countries. The Academy faculty is an integrated group of military and civilian educators. The curriculum includes core academic and professional courses, and 27 disciplinary and interdisciplinary majors.
